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Custom Steam Machines are showing up online, but are they worth it?
PC gaming It's a fun project to be sure, but most gamers are better off with real Valve hardware.
Here's when RAM prices could finally drop — and why PC retailers might not care
Hardware Experts aren't offering a sunny forecast, and PC prices may not ever return to their "normal" state.
From one PC builder to another, these are the best component deals I could find
Deals It's hard out here to be a PC gamer, but these discounts help ease some of the pain.
Here are the most popular Prime Day deals, according to our readers
Deals It's the final day of Amazon Prime Day, and we've been keeping an eye on the deals that are getting the most attention. I present to you the most popular deals this year, according to our readers.
These 5 mini PCs that can game start at $594, but sales end today
Deals I know the Steam Machine is tempting, but do you really need to spend that much when these mini PCs are so affordable?
Epic CEO calls Steam's AI disclosure policy a "Scarlet Letter" that's harming developers
Gaming Sweeney makes some good points about the gaming market's current asymmetry, but is AI the best solution?
Geekom's best mini PCs with 16GB of RAM are on sale starting at $371
Deals Geekom mini PCs are always a solid value, but Prime Day has knocked hundreds off regular prices.
These 15 Windows laptops are up to 54% off as Apple raises prices
Deals Apple just raised MacBook prices, and these Prime Day Windows laptop deals have never looked better.
It's the perfect time to prep a new PC for the back-to-school season
Deals Prime Day is the perfect time to get your student set up for success without overspending.
Lenovo's Legion Go S is the answer to expensive gaming handhelds
Deals The handheld gaming market can still kick up a few affordable gems, especially during major sales like Prime Day.
The cheapest SSD prices since February expire soon — I don't want you to miss 49% off the Samsung 9100 PRO
Deals This could be the PC upgrade you've been waiting for.
These gaming PCs from $849 are a way better value than the Steam Machine
Deals NVIDIA RTX and Intel Arc gaming PCs are on sale for a limited time during Prime Day.
Does using AI in games hurt sales? A new study attempted to find out.
PC gaming Amateur developers might be able to make a quick buck, but established studios are seeing serious declines when using AI during development.
What our readers really think about PC handheld prices and Nintendo’s approach
Community PC gaming handhelds might not be dead, but the market certainly isn't thriving.
Gaming subscriptions are rising and ownership is disappearing with them
PC Gaming I take a look at the history of high-seas gaming and where the ship is likely headed next.
An AI researcher set out to prove that Age of Empires 2 is just as human-like as AI
AI Who thought a real-time strategy game from 1999 would shake up the AI research world?
An Xbox Series X, PS5, and Switch 2 together cost less than the new MSI gaming handheld
PC gaming MSI's new Claw 8 EX AI+ is a beauty with the best performance I've ever seen in a gaming handheld, but at $1,799, gamers can get a whole lot more value elsewhere. Like, say, three modern consoles.
Why DDR3 RAM is still expensive in 2026
Hardware The RAM that's too old for Windows 11 is getting more expensive. Here's why.
This Bill Gates quote from 30 years ago is oddly prescient in the age of AI
QOTD For nearly 30 years, the internet was fueled by content creators. That era could now be coming to a close as AI takes over.
Steam Machine CPU performance looks middling, but it's not time to panic
PC gaming New Geekbench 6 CPU performance numbers from the Steam Machine have appeared online, and compared to gaming handhelds already on the market, they're perfectly middling. Here's why I'm not worried.
Dell's new XPS 13 is now available, starting at $599 for students
Laptops The new best laptop for students (and anyone else who wants an affordable Windows 11 PC) is here.
Review: CHUWI's latest mini PC has a lot to offer at an attractive price
Review CHUWI's fresh AuBox X mini AI PC is super compact, relatively powerful, and comes at a very attractive price. Is it right for you? I've been using it for a few weeks to find out.
GPUs still ship despite the RAM crisis, but the worst could be yet to come
PC gaming New findings from Jon Peddie Research indicate that GPU shipments held strong in Q1 2026, but there's more to the story than just a flat market.
